Make Your Own Pair - It's Easy!
The 80s happy pants pattern, is basically an easy shorts pattern. You may already know how to sew basic shorts and have a suitable pattern.
For the rest of us, I have collaborated with
Sue Locke
from the UK, and she has created wonderful step by step instructions, with an easy to use pattern.
All you do, is sticky tape the easy shorts pattern together, (or just pin directly on the material) and cut around the markings for your size.Sizes included:
- Small = 89-94 cm (35-37”)
- Medium = 99-104 cm (39-41”)
- Large = 109-114 cm (43-45”)
- Extra Large = 119-124 cm (47-49”)
As you can download the pattern, you can print and cut out as many copies, therefore sizes, of the pattern you want.
Materials Required:
- 1.50m (1 ½ yds) of 150 cm (60”) wide cotton fabric
- 1.50m (1 ½ yds) of 1.5 cm (1/2”) wide elastic.
When choosing your fabric for using your 80s Happy Pants pattern, consider the following:
* Use kids fabric
* Bold, bright designs
* Easy to use and comfortable to wear cotton material
Here's some fabric material suggestions.
The instructions are very easy to follow. Here's an example, with the step by step photographs.Steps to sew
1. Take the 2 front pieces and with right sides of the fabric together pin then stitch the centre front seam (see image). Now do the same with the 2 back pieces, stitching the centre back seam.
2. With sharp scissors clip a little way into the seam allowance on the curved areas of the front and back to help it to sit smoothly.
3. Take the front and back pieces and with right sides together pin together at the inside leg seam then stitch (see image).
This is one of the example photo's in your easy step by step instructions.
For only $4.99 (US) you get:
- Easy to follow, step by step instructions on how to make 80s happy pants. (Basic elastic shorts)
- Easy to understand pattern, designed for beginner to expert level.
- Available in all 4 sizes in the one document: S, M, L, XL.
- Photographs to assist you with the easy to follow instructions.
- Your pattern and instructions are available in PDF format. This means it can be easily read on your computer, and printed out on a standard printer.
- 100% Money-Back Guarantee. I promise the instructions and the pattern, are so easy, that if you are having trouble following them, I will refund your money 100%.
- Instantly downloadable product. You get it straight away as soon as you pay securely through PayPal.
80s Happy Pants Pattern / Basic Shorts Pattern only $4.99 (US)
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Don't forget to share with us the end result! Make sure you take a photo, of you wearing what you made, using the 80s happy pants pattern.
Show Us Your 80s Happy Pants!
Have you got a photo, either new or old, wearing 80s happy pants?
If so, then share here with us. We'd love to see!
Bonus! I am giving away a free 80s lucky dip,including international postage, to everyone who posts a photo and story, that get's published.
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If you're not into making your own pair of 80s happy pants, visit
80s fashion
pages and look through other ideas including the
80s Madonna look,
the super sexy
80s Samantha Fox look
or maybe even get funky and fun and dress up in
fluro or neon clothing.
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